India extends ban on Zakir Naik's foundation till 2031
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India's Ministry of Home Affairs extended its ban on Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), led by preacher Zakir Naik, until November 2031, according to Times of India. The organisation was first banned in 2016 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, with the ban renewed in 2021.
Home Minister Amit Shah said IRF has fuelled religious discord and supported militant causes through global broadcasts and online platforms. Naik, now a permanent resident of Malaysia, left India in mid-2016 and has not returned. His name has surfaced in multiple terror probes, including investigations linked to the 2016 Dhaka café attack.
Source: Times of India — India — read the original report ↗
Reported on Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:15:42 GMT.